Summary:
The 67859 zip code area is home to two schools - Southwestern Heights Junior/Senior High and Kismet Elementary, both of which serve the Kismet-Plains district. Based on the available data, these schools appear to be struggling, with low performance metrics and rankings.
Southwestern Heights Junior/Senior High is ranked 276 out of 332 Kansas high schools and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the state averages, and it has a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 75.4%. Kismet Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a 4-star rating in 2010-2011 to a 1-star rating in 2008-2009. The school currently ranks 450 out of 621 Kansas elementary schools and also has a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 70.75%.
Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, around 19.5%, and similar per-student spending of approximately $14,230. While the resource allocation seems adequate, the schools' overall performance suggests that factors such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership may be more significant contributors to their struggles. Despite the current challenges, there may be opportunities for these schools to improve with targeted interventions and a deeper understanding of the root causes of their underperformance.
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